CCMC #171 - Bird in a Cage

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Colour Challenge this week.  I stamped the Birdcages from the Aviary stamp set repeating them and making one the focal point, not an original idea but I think it worked for this colour combo.  

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Aviary, Tiny Tags
Card:  Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla
Ink:  River Rock, Bravo Burgundy, Baja Breeze
Embellishments:  Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Corduroy Brad, Linen Thread
Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Jewelry Tag Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dots
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #89 - Inspiration Challenge - Wild About You

Happy Wednesday Everyone,
Today's post is for the Inspiration Photo Challenge at Just Add Ink this week. My card is based on the photo, but I created a Jungle Scene at Sunset with a Giraffe and Leopards.  Luckily I had a Tree and Grass images to be able to add a bit more interest to my scene, I really loved Nikki Spencer's scene.

This card was awarded the Winners Badge this week at Just Add Ink.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink's It's A Jungle Out There, Stamp World Grassy Hills B 586, Stamp It Acacia Tree Large 899E

Card: Whisper White, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Daffodil Delight, Wisteria Wonder, Bordering Blue (R), Basic Grey, Stazon Black

Tools: Sponges, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Post It Notes, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape,  Word Window Punch, Dimensionals

Thanks' for visiting today.

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe #103 - Dreams

Hi there,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  Another Clean and Simple card, I seem to be way behind this week with my challenges and only just making deadlines. LOL.  For the main image I white embossed the Jet plane and sponged with Marina Mist to make it stand out.  I stamped the sentiment twice, once in Basic Grey and then with Cajun Craze and just cut out the Direction arrow and mounted it on Dimensionals. Punched out the photo corners in two different colours and added the shiny silver pearls.

This card was awarded the Cream in Our Coffee Award at The Play Date Cafe this week.

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Need for Speed, Word Play
Card:  Basic Grey, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Grey, Cajun Craze, Versamark, Marina Mist
Embellishments:  Shiny Silver Pearls
Tools:  Photo Corners Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Glue, Embossing Buddy, White EB Powder, Heat Tool
Thanks' for poppin' in today.  Hope your having a perfect day stamping.
Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #115 Fall/Thanksgiving - Many Thanks

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge this week.  I love the inspiration photo, so I have used different elements of it for my card and kept it clean and simple.



Supplies:
Stamps:  Amazing Creations E261 Spider, S/U's Lovely as a Tree, All Year Cheer (R), Carved and Candlelit (R)
Card:  Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie,
Ink:  Stazon Black, Crumb Cake, Peach Parfait
Markers: Basic Grey, Peach Parfait, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Gelly Roll Pen, Metallic Pens
Embellishments: Linen Thread
Tools:  Big Shot, Provo Craft Spiderweb EB Folder, Martha Stewart Woodland Branch, Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Sponges
Thanks' for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #6 - Christmas Tree

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches this week. Just a quick card as I was running short of time.  I embossed the main image and added some bling.  Stamped and cut out the tree, mounted it on Dimensionals and punched out the Lace Ribbon Border and threaded the ribbon through it.

This card was awarded a Perfect Princess award at Freshly Made Sketches this week.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Season of Joy
Card and Papers:  Soft Suede, Metallic Gold, Very Vanilla, DSP Holiday Thyme (R), DSP I Wish (R)
Ink:  Old Olive, Versamark
Embellishments:  Star Brad, Crystals, Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon
Tools:  Lace Ribbon Punch, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Gold EB Powder, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Bow Easy
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Perfect Sentiments Challenge #2 - Friends

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the Perfect Sentiments Challenge this week.  It's all about Friendship with a colour challenge thrown in.  I recycled two of the stamps that I bought about 12 years ago when I first started stamping.  The bears always bring a smile as they look so cute and happy.  I stamped the image with black pigment ink and added some clear embossing powder and heat set it on water colour paper. 

 
This card was awarded a Perfect 3 this week at Perfect Sentiments



Supplies:

Stamps:  Crafty Kids H14K Bear Friends, Crafty Kids E7K Edward Sitting, S/U's You're A Gem

Card:  Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Watercolour Paper

Ink:  Palette Noir Black Pigment Ink

Markers: S/U's Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Tombow 020

Embellishments:  Baja Breeze Corduroy Button, Early Espresso Satin Ribbon, Silver Cord, Pearls

Tools:  Heat Tool, Clear EB Powder, Embossing Buddy, Fiskars Embossing Cutter and Scoring Tool, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Sticky Strip, Papertrey Ink Tags Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig
We are off to Perth to see our family today. Our Grandson Curtis was One yesterday and having his Party today, hope you all have a fabulous day.

Thanks' for dropping in.

Hugs,

CCMC Hol #3 - Joy at Christmas

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Holiday Edition #3 to Create a Special One of a kind
Christmas Card.

 

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Lovely as a Tree, Dasher, Perfect Punches
Card and Papers:  Soft Suede, Whisper White, DIP Christmas Cocoa (R)
Ink:  Soft Suede, Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke
Embellishments:  Crystals, Crumb Cake Ribbon Seam Binding, Circle Treat Cup, Chunky Glitter
Tools:  1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Sizzix Perfect Pennants Die, Big Shot, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dot, Sponge
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

CCMC #170 - Delicate Doilies

Hi Folks,
Today's post is for the Create With Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge this week.  I have used mainly Designer Paper to create this card with a little stamping, I like how it came together. 





Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Delicate Doilies, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Card and Papers:  Melon Mambo,Very Vanilla, DSP Flirtatious Specialty
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Wisteria Wonder
Embellishments: Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon, Jumbo Grommets
Tools:  2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Scalloped Circle Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dots
Thanks' for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #88 - Just Add A Die Cut -Under the Big Top

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Challenge - Just Add A Die Cut this week. I had been thinking about trying a Circus Big Top for a while using the Sizzix Milk Carton Die from Stampin' Up!.  So Roll Up, Roll Up come and join in the Fun.... it was a fun project to create.  It is a Six Sided box with a lid and could be used for all sorts of goodies.  

This project was voted the Winner this week at Just Add Ink.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Under the Big Top
Card: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White, DSP Big Top Birthday
Ink:  Stazon Black, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Basic Grey, Tempting Turquiose, Old Olive, Blush Blossom, Gelly Roll Pen
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Milk Carton Die, Aqua Painter, Blossom Bouquet Tripple Layer Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Crimper, Aqua Painter, Crystal Effects, Sticky Strip, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Lollipop Stick, Computer and Printer
Thanks for dropping by today.  Let me know if you like it.
Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #114 - Butterflies and Flowers

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts Colour Challenge this week.  I have used one of Flourishes beautiful Flower and Butterfly images designed by Marcella Hawley. 

 
This card was awarded a Top Pick at Pals Paper Arts this week.



Supplies:

Stamps:  Flourishes Butterflies and Blossoms, S/U's On Your Birthday, Tiny Tags

Card:  Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Patterns Pack DSP - Brights

Ink:  Stazon Black, Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie

Embellishments:  Gelly Roll Pen, Pumpkin Pie Satin Ribbon

Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities, Spellbinders Scallop Circles Nestabilities, Small Oval Punch, Aqua Painter, Bow Easy, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape

Thanks' for visiting today.

Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #5 - Snowman

Happy Monday Everyone,
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  When I saw Tui's cards it inspired me to have a go at using some of these "Circle Treat Cups" I have stashed away.  I have used the cups for sweets but not for a shaker card.  I did start with water and the chunky glitter sealed with acetate but they are hard to fill with enough water so you don't loose you image behind the level of water and a big bubble.  I prefer just the glitter and it is so much easier.

 



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Button Buddies, Petite Pairs
Card:  Bashful Blue, Whisper White, I Wish Scrapin Kit (R)
Ink:  Stazon Black, Bashful Blue
Embellishments:  Chunky Glitter, Circle Treat Cup, Dazzling Diamonds, Fine Galaxy Stampin Glitter
Tools:  Big Shot, Provo Craft Snowflakes EB Folder, Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch, Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Sponge, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Scallop Circle Punch
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe #102 - Wicked

Hello Everyone,
Today's post is for The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week.  Love the bright colours influenced by Halloween.  Most of my supplies have been recycled, I wish I had some more Halloween images, but after a bit of a think this is what I came up with.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Just Jawing (R), Party Punch (R), Scribble Alphabet (R), Trick or Treat (R)
Card: Whisper White, Basic Black, Green Galore (R), Pink Passion (R), Lovely Lilac (R)
Ink:  Stazon Black, Green Galore, Pink Passion, Lovely Lilac, Bic Metallic Pen
Embellishments:  Pearls, Crystal, Dazzling Diamonds
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Round Tab Punch, Aqua Painter, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players #66 - Add Music - U Rock

Hi there,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Challenge this week to add Music. 

This card was awarded the Cut Above Award at The Paper Players this week.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Perfect Words, Jemac Music Score R410A, Lucy's Music 002UA Guitar
Card:  Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink:  Stazon Black
Embellishments: Black Satin Ribbon
Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Multi Mat
Thanks' for poppin' in today.  Have a Happy Weekend!
Hugs,